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Tom McClintock

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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.

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Mar 11, 2024

Again, here's the problem: Donald Trump's being prosecuted for exactly the same act that you've documented that Joe Biden committed.

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Mar 11, 2024

The foundation of our justice system is equal justice under law. That's what gives the law its respect and its legitimacy.

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Mar 11, 2024

You've destroyed this foundation, and the rule of law becomes a sick mockery.

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Mar 11, 2024

Well, thank you. Mr. Hur, I first want to get this straight. Is it now OK if I take home top-secret documents, store them in my garage, and read portions of them to friends or associates?

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Mar 6, 2024

Congress can't fix this by laws that won't be passed--or by bills that won't be passed or laws that won't be enforced when they are passed.

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Mar 6, 2024

The law says you 'shall be detained.' Not maybe; shall. He was released.

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Mar 6, 2024

If this administration wanted to secure the border, they've had three years to take action.

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Mar 6, 2024

In 2007, when he was running for President, then Senator Joe Biden appeared in Winterset, Iowa, and he talked about the importance of the wall.

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Mar 6, 2024

The President has the authority to stop this. Trump did; Biden did not.

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Mar 6, 2024

President Trump's policies saved lives. The bottom line: The data shows it.

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Mar 6, 2024

Look, Congress writes the laws. We can't enforce them.

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Mar 6, 2024

Understand this: President Biden is the first President in the history of this Nation who came into office and unsecured the border on purpose by signing over 90 Executive Orders abolishing everything we did that were successful policies.

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